“What is your stance on standardized testing?” This is one of the consistent questions we receive from prospective RUCA families, and it’s one of the more interesting ones we field. Some parents ask because they want their child to avoid standardized testing. Others...
Over the past year, I taught Computer Science to students in St. John’s Wood, a lovely section of central London in the United Kingdom. COVID or not, it had always been a dream to teach abroad and see how other countries educate students. No country’s system is...
Are parents’ concerns about what is being taught or communicated to children in our public schools justified? Having taught in a suburban public school system for several decades, I believe these concerns are valid. Just a few years ago, I was told that I should...
Good Teaching Engages the Mind. Who was your favorite teacher during your middle or high school years? Can you recall the qualities that made that teacher stand out amongst the others? Chances are your favorite teacher was following the seven laws of teaching. Yes,...